Payton Root (23) reacts after scoring a Guilford goal. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara looks to shoot. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara with a shot on goal. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara scores in the second half. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13) after scoring in the second half as Payton Root (23) celebrates. with a shot on goal. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Scout Climie (3), Payton Root (23) and Tea Gamberdella (10). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Goal keeper Maya Stoddard (73) hugs head coach Wendy Epke after their victory. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captains Ella Clark (1), Tea Gamberdella (10), Scout Climie (3) and Kat Baseggio (18). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Ciara Davenport (2). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Payton Root (23). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Maya Stoddard (73). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Maya Stoddard (73). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Kat Baseggio (18). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Kat Baseggio (18). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13) and Payton Root (23). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Scout Climie (3). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Payton Root (23). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Ella Clark (1) gets fouled from behind. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Ella Clarke (1). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Payton Root (23). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Tania Evans (33). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Maya Stoddard (73). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Kat Baseggio (18). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Ciara Davenport (2). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Payton Root (23). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain MJ Santa Barbara (13). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Tania Evans (33). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Payton Root (23). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Kadence Epke (20). Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Tea Gamberdella (10) high fives teammates during the medal ceremony. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Maya Stoddard (73) receives her first place medal from CIAC official Lori Connelly. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Maya Stoddard (73) high gives teammates during the medal ceremony. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Captain Kat Baseggio (18) holds the first place plaque as teammates celebrate their victory. Guilford girls lacrosse defeated East Lyme 11-4 at Sacred Heart University on June 11, 2023 to claim the CIAC Class M State Championship. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier